Activities

Located just a 15-minute drive from Galway City, Corrib View Country B&B is the ideal tranquil base to explore the vibrant city of Galway. The city has a rich medieval history, a lively arts and music scene, and numerous festivals (including Cúirt International Festival of Literature, Galway Traditional Boat Festival, SeaFest, Galway International Arts Festival and food, music, film, and walking festivals).

Annaghdown’s waterways are historically extremely significant because at one time they controlled passage to Galway City (the current road was not built until early 20th Century). This route was strategically very important because Lough Corrib joined the River Corrib, thus providing access to Galway Bay, which developed into one of Ireland’s most important European trading gateways.

Boat Trips

Corrib View Farm is within easy driving distance to Galway City. Mary’s daughter, Collette, works with Galway Bay Boat Tours.

She can provide a range of different sailing packages for you (exclusive / private tours are also available), including:

• Lobster Fishing.

• 1-hr Galway Bay Tour, which includes all of Galway’s iconic sites, seen from the vantage point of the ocean.

• 2-hr Claddagh Experience: includes the above tour, as well as the history of the ancient fishing village that is famous for the Claddagh ring & our traditional Hooker Sail-Boats, followed by a Seafood Meal at Galway Bay Seafood: Dockside Deli (an authentic seafood centre, dating back to the 1950s & run by the Holland family.

Traditional Boat-Building

Collette is an active member of Galway Hooker 2020.

This unique project brings to an international audience the art of traditional boat-building & sailing.

Collette is dedicated to sharing with her guests the rich boat-building traditions of Galway Bay & it’s associated waterways. She can organise a tour to the groups workshop, where you will see their current boat restoration (Loveen) project, and have an opportunity to meet the boat-builder

Outdoor Pursuits

Lough Corrib is a perfect place for angling and is renowned for salmon and brown trout.

Hiring a boat is a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

You can hire boats at Annaghdown Pier, just 5 minutes drive from Corrib View Farm Bed and Breakfast.

Country Walks

There are some great nature walks to Lough Corrib, as well as some archeological sites, monastic ruins & ancient wells.

St. Brendan the Navigator founded a monastery and convent at Annaghdown in the 6th century and it's ruins still stand on the shores of Lough Corrib.

Here in Annaghdown there is also Clonboo Riding School, conveniently located just 3.2 km (2 miles) from Corrib View Farm.

On arrival, we can provide further information on a range of golf clubs, to help you decide which golf course suits you, and even book your tee times.

Collette & Mary can provide you with directions & information on some stunning local attractions, including Cong & Connemara.